Vitakraft Sun Seed was notified on June 14, 2017 by its supplier of dried apples that the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to a company release, there has been no reported evidence of direct contamination of the dried apples. However, Vitakraft Sun Seed chose to initiate the recall “as a precautionary measure.”

“Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," according to the release. "Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.”

Additionally, despite not appearing sick after consuming foods containing Listeria monocytogenes, birds and rabbits can become carriers of the organism and transfer it to the environment.

As of the date of the release, there have been no reports of any illness.

Recalled Vitakfraft Sun Seed products were sold in the following states: Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Retailers and distributors have been contacted and asked to pull affected lots from their inventory and shelves.

Consumers who have purchased recalled products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional questions, please contact Vitakraft customer service at 800-221-6175, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.

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